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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported three civil suits filed in her office Sept. 12-18. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported three deeds and one marriage recorded in her office Sept. 12-18. Civil Suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Brenda Harmon. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Dustin D. Jude et al. Onemain Financial
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Troopers seize large quantity of drugs, 22 guns in Hardy drug raid
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT HARDY — A Pike County man is in jail after state police discovered a cache of drugs, firearms and cash during a raid in the Hardy community, authorities said. Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 executed a search late Thursday night that yielded approximately 23.5 pounds of suspected marijuana, 192 grams
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Music brings Court Street to life at Harvest Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — From start to finish, the Harvest Festival’s music lineup delivered something for everyone Friday and Saturday in Inez. With the energy of rock, the comfort of gospel roots and the storytelling of country ballads, the soundtrack on Court Street reflected the talent of the region and the firepower
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Sounds of Harvest Fest: Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar
INEZ — Nashville hitmaker CJ Solar closed out Saturday night at the Harvest Fest with a powerhouse performance on the Court Street stage in Inez. With his fiery guitar licks, gritty vocals and a band that kept the energy surging, Solar delivered a mix of crowd favorites and original songs that had festivalgoers singing along.
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Martin County School District launches police department, hires Chris Kidd
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools has launched its own police department, appointing Chris Kidd as chief of police. Kidd, 40, brings 18 years of law enforcement experience. For the last three years he served as chief deputy with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Before that, the Floyd County native worked
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Library imposes vendor fees for food trucks, yard sales
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Food trucks and roadside vendors will now have to pay to set up in the Collier Center parking lot. The Martin County Public Library announced Monday in a Facebook post that food trucks must pay a $50 setup fee, while yard sales and roadside sellers will have to
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Johnny King, 54, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday for driving on a DUI-suspended license, rear license not illuminated, failure to produce an insurance card, and no registration receipt. Tracey Beaver, 27, of Hazard, was arrested Monday for contempt of court, libel/slander, and resistance
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Harvest Fest ‘Community’
INEZ — The spirit of togetherness filled downtown Inez during the Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, prompting Lovely photographer Andrew Gess of Ace Images to capture aerial photographs. One of which he titled “Community.” Gess’s “Community” shows folks mingling around the courthouse square, where music, food and carnival rides brought life to the streets
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Sept. 8 and 9 in Martin District Court: William Ray Evans (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Order. Haskel Justin Mills (arraignment) — Failure to or improper signal; disregarding stop sign: Six-month diversion, DCPT 3/10/26. Michael Mills (arraignment) — 1. Rear license
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following 12 civil suits filed in her office Sept. 5-11. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported 16 deeds and one marriage recorded in her office. Civil Suits Brandy Nicole Ratliff vs. Austin Blake Ratliff. Kayla Lynn Sammons vs. Neil David Sammons. Capital One NA Successor
